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X100Svs Lumix S5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X100S Fujifilm X100S (2013) Starting from £250 new Best for Street & Travel View X100S
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) Starting from £1999 new Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

↓ Full specifications below

X100S (2013)

  • Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
  • Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
  • Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
  • Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series

Lumix S5 II (2023)

  • Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
  • Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
  • S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
  • L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available

Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X100S (2013)Lumix S5 II (2023)
Price £250 £1,999
Sensor 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 16.3MP 24.2MP
Video 1080p/60p 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 6fps 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 445g (with battery and card) 740g body only
Dimensions 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X100SLumix S5 II
Street
9.0
Travel
8.5
7.0
Casual
8.5
Portrait
7.5
9.0
Landscape
6.5
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.5
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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